Pakistan ex-PM Imran's sister falls into under-construction drainage line near Adiala Jail

One of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters Noreen Niazi was injured in a fall near Dahgal Naka in Rawalpindi while crossing an under-construction sewerage line.

She slipped and fell into the excavation while attempting to cross the drain by jumping. She sustained injuries to her hands, feet and nose.

Cries of people seeing the scene were heard in a video clip that went viral on social media. Rescue personnel and bystanders pulled her out of the under-construction drain and moved her to a safe location. Another woman accompanying her also fell and suffered injuries in the incident.

Noreen Niazi, along with her sisters and other women, were present at the Dahgal Naka to meet PTI founder Khan at Adiala Jail Rawalpindi.

They were trying to cross the construction site after police stopped their car at the post.

Another woman, identified as Sadaf, also fell into the drain and sustained serious injuries. Sadaf was later transferred to a government hospital for immediate treatment.

Imran Khan's family has been demanding to meet him at the prison, especially since his health has emerged as the latest point of contention between the government and the opposition.

A report submitted to the Supreme Court revealed that Khan was diagnosed with a serious eye condition known as central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).

The report stated that the former premier - who has been in jail since August 2023 - has complained of significantly losing vision in his right eye.

He has received two eye injections since the start of treatment for his condition and is expected to receive another dose in the coming weeks.